Quirky Finds

For those looking for vintage or handmade bargains, the charming cobbled street of High Bridge is filled with independent clothing and music shops offering an alternative spin on the shopping experience.

You will find vintage clothing specialists vintage clothing specialist Attica, named in 2012 as one of the best stores outside of London by Vogue and a veritable treasure trove of vintage clothing and memorabilia with everything from 1920’s cocktail dresses to leather jackets.

There is also Deep Vintage, Union – one of the best places in the city to go for denim - and End Clothing, an independent high quality menswear retailer which stocks only a small number of each style to ensure total uniqueness, as well as indie gift company Freefall.

RPM Music isn`t the place to go for chart music, but it covers pretty much everything else: indie, rock, hip hop, electronic, funk, soul and blues; second hand vinyl: music DVDs and t-shirts!

If you're looking for that perfect gift then head down Newcastle Quayside to UpSide Down Presents @61side, the quirkiest gift shop in the whole of toon. With local gifts galore from stationary to local art, this little gem also sells Geordie dictionaries, and so much more. Oh, and it is only 621 steps from Monument.

The bustling suburb of Jesmond, easily accessible by the city’s well-connected metro system, is also loved by our local trendsetters for its diverse collection of independent shops and boutiques focused around Osbourne Road, Brentwood Avenue and Clayton Road.

Jules B on Osbourne Road is a multi-award winning store, which offers a fine selection of designer clothing for men and women including Barbour, Paul Smith, Armani and Nicole Farhi, while in Gosforth, also on the Metro network, you’ll find more independent retailers, including another Vogue favourite – Have to Love.

A stunning standalone Vivienne Westwood store has opened in the heart of Newcastle’s shopping district. The store is home to MAN menswear, Gold Label, Red Label, Anglomania and a full range of Vivienne Westwood jewellery and accessories.

Femme Fatale is an independent ladies boutique with over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry. Established in 1991, we provide quality designer clothing and accessories for discerning ladies. Femme Fatale is located at 66 Beach Avenue in...